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DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com The area around the Madawaska Bridge in Arnprior will have several new safety features, if Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has its way. A boom downstream to keep boats and swimmers far back from the weir, upgraded fencing along both river banks and an expanded boom upstream are three measures OPG presented to council at the Feb. 11 meeting. New signage would also appear. After hiring a security guard last summer who witnessed 20 See ONTARIO, page 2
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ONTARIO POWER GENERATION OPEN TO FEEDBACK, IDEAS Continued from page 1
public safety incidents near the weir, OPG has decided to ramp up safety measures. The company's stakeholder relations employee, Kasey Sleeman, said Phase 1 would take place this summer. The fencing will change. "This spring we'll replace the galvanized rails with stylized fencing that prevents falling through and climbing," Sleeman said. "It will be visually appealing. We want to respect the visual appeal of the weir." Phase 2, completed by late May, would see a boom from the west bank to the island's side that faces the marina. Another boom would go from the east bank to the same side of the island. Enough room would exist between the two booms to allow for a boat to reach the island in emergencies and to set up fireworks on Canada Day. "We are open to feedback," Sleeman said. "We are open to ideas." A few anglers have expressed
THE ISSUE: THE MADAWASKA BRIDGE WEIR HAD A HIGH NUMBER OF SAFETY INCIDENTS LAST SUMMER LOCAL IMPACT: MORE PROTECTIVE MEASURES WILL KEEP PEOPLE FURTHER AWAY FROM THE DANGEROUS WATER concern in the past that they don't want to be prevented from getting close to the weir. Mayor Walter Stack saw the illustration that shows where the booms would go. There is no telling when OPG opens the hydro dam gates upstream from Hwy. 417, so boats could be caught by surprise, he indicated. He has no complaints with the proposed measures. "The first concern is safety," Stack said. "It's better to have the
restrictions than not. The good thing about this area is I'm sure there are thousands of places to fish." He is also pleased with OPG's efforts to be open and transparent. An open house is tentatively planned for March 25. It has been to council twice over the issue. Ads will be taken to explain the project. "They've been very co-operative, and they want it to coincide with the county's work on the bridge," Stack said. "I think it's a great idea." His only advice was to have fire Chief Jeff Crawford see the plans so he could offer input. Coun. Chris Toner suggested including the local fish and game club, too. The boom upstream will also be expanded and transformed into one that would allow for selfrescue. "Public safety is a top priority for OPG," said Scott Gagnon, work centre manager. OPG also plans to improve walleye spawning grounds, but it is just at the preliminary design level. Coun. Ted Strike asked for a contact at OPG to discuss bank erosion below the CP rail trestle, where Waba Creek empties into the Madawaska.
OPG/submitted Ontario Power Generation proposes to implement several safety measures, including a boom downstream of the weir, an expanded boom upstream, and upgraded fencing.
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OPG provided us with an embargoed electronic version of their presentation to council. Following the council meeting we interviewed the mayor for his perspective.
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UNITED WE ROLL CONVOY SUPPORTED, CRITICIZED AS IT GOES THROUGH OTTAWA VALLEY Supporters enthusiastically greeted the United We Roll convoy as it rolled through the Upper Ottawa Valley Feb. 18 on their way to a pro-pipeline rally on Parliament Hill. Many of the truckers on the cross-Canada trek stayed in Arnprior overnight before heading to Ottawa about 8:30 a.m. for two days of demonstrations in an effort to attract attention to their anti-carbon tax, pro-oil cause. However, some people expressed concern the protest had been tainted by a Yellow Vest anti-immigrant element. With more than 100 trucks lined up at the Antrim Truck Stop, engines running in the morning on Feb. 19, one of the organizers
said she is prepared to stand her ground on Parliament Hill. Haley Wile is outgoing and prone to laughter. After posing with a father and son, she hugs the man and puts a smile on the boy's face. However, asked about the atmosphere around the pro-pipeline convoy, she didn't talk about it being upbeat and positive. "It's tense. I'm nervous. You can look around and see the love, but the media wants to focus on the negativity," she said, referring to a radio interview she just completed. "We are speaking for a lot of people today. And we won't be bullied." She added that trucks are coming from both the west and east coast for the two
days of rallies on Parliament Hill Feb. 19-20. Counter protests are being planned for Ottawa. Opponents say the group includes anti-immigrants and others with extreme right wing views. Steve Bacovsky wore a Don Cherry-like sports jacket covered in Canada maple leaves. Asked about the group's primary message, he said: "We need a change. We need a change in policies and let the pipelines through." A retired teacher from Almonte, who was filling propane tanks at Antrim, heard the morning radio interview. The host referred to the lack of racial diversity among United We Roll members. Shannon, who didn't want to provide his last name, didn't see many nonwhites but wasn't overly concerned. He agrees with some of the messages. "People see their jobs disappearing," he said. "I just wonder what they'll get out of it. I don't see much happening after the convoy leaves." He said climate change is a problem, but oil will be
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Derek Dunn/Metroland United We Roll, a right wing pro-pipeline and anti climate change policy group, rides into Arnprior on Feb. 18. Ottawa, the next morning, was the final destination. needed for at least the next 60 years. It should be shipped by pipelines rather than train, he said. On the evening before, Arnprior roads surrounding Antrim Truck Stop parking lot, the parking lot itself and more parking lots across the street were filled with cars waiting for the convoy. When United We Roll finally rolled in at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 - about five hours after some supporters
had arrived - the horns were blaring, people on both sides of the road screaming, and plenty of signs were waving. The atmosphere was upbeat even in the dead of a winter evening. Crowds also gathered on Highway 17's Renfrew exits, especially at O'Brien Road and Bruce Street (where there were festive fireworks), as well as at Storyland Road, to show their support for the convoy.
Many of the signs were against the federal government's pipeline and climate change policies, and a few (flags from B.C., Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland) showed pan-Canadian solidarity. Many others opposed immigration policies. And Yellow Vests Canada, a group with members known to post racist comments online (even threats against Prime Minster Justin Trudeau) were also prominent.
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people if warming goes up by 1.5C. That, along with the fact that few countries are meeting their Paris agreement targets, has students in the streets demanding action. Greta Thunberg is a 16-year-old Swedish activist at the forefront of the strikes. "Why should I be studying for a future that soon may be no more, when no one is doing anything to save that future?" Greta said. "And what is the point of learning facts when the most important facts clearly mean nothing to our society?" She is focused on keeping oil in the ground. But when the school buildings that students spend five days a week in are less than energy efficient - some 40 years after classrooms started teaching climate
THE QUESTION: ARE SCHOOL BUILDINGS RESPONDING TO IMMINENT CLIMATE CATASTROPHE? THE CONCLUSION: MORE CAN BE DONE ON SEVERAL FRONTS change - is she right to say, as she did at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the time to panic is now? "I don't want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic," Greta said. "I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. I want you to act. I want you to act as you would in a crisis. I want you to act as if the house is on
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Derek Dunn/Metroland Arnprior's high school missed almost $55,000 in energy savings in 2013, according to the Environment Commissioner of Ontario. Today, with students striking over climate change, just one Renfrew county school belongs to the province's 19,000-member strong EcoSchools.
fire, because it is." Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) Dianne Saxe dials back that kind of talk. But there is no doubt that Queen's Park and school boards must act quickly. "It is not time to panic," Saxe told Metroland Media East. "But it is time for really urgent, focused action. There is no time to waste." That sense of urgency does not come through when Jaimie Perry, superintendent of Renfrew County Catholic District School Board, is presented with the 2030 warning. He appears more of an incrementalist. "I would say individual school and boards can contribute to footprint reductions and where we can reduce, we should," Perry said. "Sometimes this requires incentives or separate funding in order to support the changes required. We can, of course, play a significant role in the education piece, especially if we model more energy efficiency." The board is constantly trying to retrofit buildings to be more energy efficient, he added. Windows are being upgraded; some lighting upgrades; a few schools have solar panels. Similar projects are underway at the Renfrew County District School Board where Bill Murray is the facilities manager. He points to recent technological advancements - motion detector lights, better insulation, more efficient furnaces that help offset new carbon emitters at schools, such as air conditioners. While he too focuses on cost-savings, there is still room to see the next 12
years as the existential threat many students see it as. "They'll push us to do better because they are closer to the environment," Murray said. "They help us stay focused on why need to make these investments." However, even though school boards are primarily motivated by cost savings, they still have a long way to go. There are carbon-neutral buildings. According to an interactive map on ECO's website titled 2016 Let's Get Serious, area schools have work to do. In 2013, the following schools saw greenhouse gas emissions and savings go up in the air: . Arnprior District High School - 669,419 kilograms and $54,412 potential savings; . St. Joseph's Catholic High School - 334,368 kilograms and $16.697; . Renfrew Collegiate Institute - 767,864 kilograms and $78,287; . Queen Elizabeth Public School - 210,620 kilograms and $7,196; . Central Public School 205,663 kilograms and $11,474; . Our Lady of Fatima 136,028 kilograms and $4,634; . St. Thomas the Apostle - 85,889 kilograms and $0; . John XXIII Catholic 120,012 kilograms and $2,016; . St. Joseph Catholic primary - not available; . Walter Zadow Public not available; . McNab Public - not available. To lessen student panic, wasted energy and lost money, Renfrew boards could turn to Ontario EcoSchools, whose mission is to nurture environ-
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ment leaders, reduce the ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally responsible school communities. The free-to-join organization has schools competing to reach higher levels of certification. It also shares best practices among the 1,900 member schools. Executive director Lindsay Bunce picks up on Murray's point about students pressing to reduce their school's carbon footprint. "We focus on student engagement. So for instance they monitor energy use, that sort of thing," Bunce said. "It is about communities of learning and communities of practice." One Renfrew county school, Eganville Public, participates. Not enough schools are taking advantage of the "low hanging fruit" of converting to LED light bulbs and other measures, says Bill Eggertson at the Canadian Association for Renewable Energies in Ottawa. Staff get paid regardless, boards have little motivation to be creative (wear-an-ugly-sweater day, he suggests), and governments are often indifferent or even hostile to climate change awareness. "There is not enough blunt incentive except when the budget for heating is frozen," Eggertson said. "Schools are nowhere near as efficient as they could be. There could be profit made from schools." He said there is merit in top-down mandating. Canada, being the only industrialized country without a federal department of education, could force standards on provinces. But See page 6
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with a Liberal government that buys pipelines and a provincial government that cancelled $100 million in school retro-fittings, Eggertson doesn't see the commitment. "We could have national standards but getting enforcement would be difficult. Look at how carbon pricing is going over," he said. "Without a doubt, my generation made this problem and we have a responsibility of helping the kids to fix it at their schools and elsewhere." ECO figures show Ontarians could save $450 million annually through energy efficiency upgrades at public sector buildings. Conservation is the cheapest source of new energy. Compare that to the province spending over $600 million in fossil-fuel subsi-
dies every year. Saxe sees plenty of low hanging fruit to grab over the next five years. Fossil fuel use can be reduced by changing how students and staff get to school; EV chargers in parking lots; lots of safe bike storage; getting rid of diesel buses; composting and tree planting. School meals should be much more plant-based and food waste eliminated. She also wants to see more solar panels and green roofs, and awnings to keep out hot summer sun. "In five years, we are going to need much more clean electricity," Saxe said. "We should have restored the recently cancelled renewable energy projects, and be generating and storing more clean electricity across the province." She added that schools must become places of
leadership. "We need students and teachers that understand the urgency of climate change and a growing number of net zero schools." Greta is among a growing number of students who don't need convincing. They have the most to lose. "You are not mature enough to tell it like is," she said at the recent Climate Change Conference summit. "Even that burden you leave to us children. But I don't care about being popular. "I care about climate justice and the living planet."
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With students around the world protesting climate catastrophe due in just over a decade, we wanted to know if at least their schools are responding. Administrators point to a few cost-saving upgrades, but lack the urgency Ontario's environment commissioner wants to see.
BRUTAL WINTER TAKING TOLL ON SNOW REMOVAL BUDGET DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com As snow removal crews and contractors struggle to keep up with the latest storm, Arnprior Mayor Walter Stack is trying to keep morale up even as he contemplates the budget implications. The town won't know the budget impact on cleaning up the latest roughly 30 centimetres for a few more weeks, as invoices roll in. But all municipal crews are working the legal maximum hours and every contractor available is helping out, Stack said. "The reality is you can't get ahead of this (amount of snowfall)," he said. "But they've done an excellent job, in my opinion. I'm getting a lot of positive feedback. Everybody under-
Derek Dunn/Metroland Arnprior’s municipal government is struggling to keep up with the onslaught of snowstorms hitting the region. Mayor Walter Stack said with budget talks coming up, they may have to increase reserves in the future. stands that it's just too much snow." He points to a sidewalk getting cleaned one day only to see it filled in again the next. It isn't like the win-
ters he remembers as a kid. Back then they were longer and possibly with the same amount of snow. But snowstorms are much larger these days, he indicated. He isn't going into budget talks later this month with an eye of increasing money to snow removal "Nobody can predict this kind of winter" - but he is concerned about the next few weeks. And if winter hits early next November and December, it will exceed the budget and reserve funds will be needed. "Even if it doesn't hit early next year, I think we'll be over budget regardless." Three years ago, the $708,000 winter maintenance budget was exceeded by 20 per cent. Repeated thaw-and-freezing in April added work hours as crews had to spread more sand and salt than usual.
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OPP OFFICER REFLECTS ON 30 YEARS OF SERVICE DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com For three decades, Janice Sawbridge served and protected Ontario, mostly in the Arnprior and Renfrew areas, near where she grew up. She was often the OPP's voice at accident and crime scenes. But the media relations officer is turning in her uniform today, secure in her decision to retire to her farm and confident the next generation of police officers will continue the work. "I can't believe it's gone by so fast," Sawbridge said at the Renfrew detachment. "I wanted to be a teacher, and then I got to go into schools and talk to the kids about cyber bullying and youths in law, and I really enjoyed that. So I guess I succeeded in that part." She had no immediate family members to show how the vocation affects home life. Just a cousin,
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"It goes through your mind, I'll be honest. I think of Sgt. Margaret Eve who was killed in the line of work. She had two children." Why upset her kids by missing birthday parties or other key moments just because you were called in? "The kids were really supportive, even though they didn't know it at the time," Sawbridge recalls, smiling to herself. "I remember we had something planned and I got called in to work. They were disappointed but tried to hide it." Many women struggle to accept help from others. Not Sawbridge. She instigated a comment on her nearby caregivers, singling out her sister. "I appreciate all the women who helped me raise my children," she said. "Working shift work, it was my sister who would stay overnight with the kids." Some cases stick with her. She recalls the middleaged man from Ottawa who planned to kill himself in an Arnprior motel room. They arrived just in time. She wonders about him, remembers his thank-you card. Another day, she and partner Don Gougeon
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Derek Dunn/Metroland After 30 years as a OPP officer, mostly in the Arnprior and Refrew area, Const. Janice Sawbridge is retiring to let younger people with new ideas take over. Her role as the detachment’s primary spokesperson falls to Const. Tina Hunt. caught two men stealing a car from a dealership then later interrupted a break and enter. "We had four in stalls that day," she said. "For a young officer, that was fun." The Sawbridges (Bruce retired in November) have big plans in retirement. They will continue selling
beef from Sawbridge Farms, look forward to sapping season and to travelling across Canada. "I'm feeling that I did accomplish something," she said. "Thank you. It's been a pleasure and honour to work in this area." Const. Tina Hunt is the new media relations officer.
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has launched a new era in allowing the public access to the activities it monitors. The health unit has established a "disclosure website" to make it more convenient for the public to view inspection reports. In a news release, the health unit said it "hopes this information helps residents of Renfrew County and District to make informed choices about their health." The health unit is required to publicly post inspection reports related to food safety, recreational water, small drinking water systems, personal service settings, health hazards, infection prevention and control lapses, and tobacco and vapour product control. However, only reports completed after Jan. 1, 2019, will be accessible online on the new disclosure website. The public is invited to check out the website at rcdhu.com/inspection-disclosure.
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ALL FARMERS ASKIN' IS FOR A LITTLE RESPECT Canadians are passionate about their food. It's too bad they're not as smitten with their farmers. While most country folks have a healthy appreciation for the significant contribution the agriculture sector makes to our lifestyle and economy, the urban-rural divide appears to be growing when it comes to farming. The recent changes to the Canadian Food Guide are just one manifestation of a lack of understanding many city-based bureaucrats and residents have for the challenges facing farmers. Many of the new guidelines are healthier, but don't discount those who thrive upon oldfashioned meat and potatoes grub. Another recent blow to farmers is the apparent willingness of many Canadians to sacrifice supply management protections in an effort to stave off American trade sanctions. Local farmers are facing added costs as the assessment-based property tax system shifts the burden onto their sector. On one hand, it's useful to see the value of farmland recognized, but it's counterproductive if farmers are taxed out of operation. Farmers are also taking the brunt of city-instigated efforts by environmental and animal rights activists. While their general intent is often worthy of support, too often the devil is in the details when it comes to legislated changes. What may make sense in an urban setting, doesn't necessarily translate to the country, unless urban consumers are willing to pay much higher prices for their food to compensate for the 'reforms'. Which, of course, they are not. Making urban outrage about agricultural practices and impacts harder to swallow is that farmers are among those hardest hit by climate change brought on at least partially by urban pollution. Canadian farm organizations have been putting more emphasis recently on explaining their value to the more than 98 per cent of Canadians who don't live on a farm. The latest effort came Feb. 12, Canadian Agriculture Day, when it was stressed the country's agriculture and agrifood sectors contribute over $110 billion to the economy and generate thousands of jobs in the food processing, transportation and retail sectors. But are such messages preaching only to the converted? Is anyone else listening? It's been more effective for farmers to show the public what they do by demonstrating their vocation and putting the fruits of their labours on display. That's why farmers' markets, rural fairs, tastes of the valley, rural rambles and plowing matches are so important and need to be better publicized to attract city slickers as well as country folk. It's unfortunate the Renfrew Farm Comes to Town has been fallowed as it enlightened the consumers and voters of tomorrow about the importance of agriculture. We need more such events, not fewer. So congratulations for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation for holding a tribute to farm women on International Women's Day and the Arnprior Lions Club for their many years of Farmers Nights. And good luck to the bid to attract the 2021 International Plowing Match to Renfrew and Admaston/Bromley. Showcasing farm life can go a long way to fostering understanding for the agricultural sector and its crucial role in feeding the rest of us.
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table by 2025. I'm sure other countries are working on this solvable problem as well. Why not Canada?
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TO THE EDITOR:
What an interesting story about how well-attended the sensory-friendly grocery shopping was at No Frills Arnprior. I am impressed with the owner's willingness to think outside the box. I'm wondering why the store (and others) don't adopt it as a full-time, or at least halftime, practice as it seems so popular? I also am pretty sure if our Lanark County stores adopt some sort of no, or much less, plastic, approach that the response would be hugely favourable. In New Zealand, sales of some vegetables soared 300 per cent after a number of supermarkets ditched plastic fruit and vegetable wrapping. They call the movement Food In the Nude. The New Zealand Plastic Packaging Declaration aims to have all store and private label packaging to be 100 per cent reusable, recyclable or compos-
PHYSICIAN HOUSE CALL SERVICE VALUABLE: READER TO THE EDITOR:
Re: "House call doctor rebuked by physician team" Jan. 31. Bravo Dr. Alexander McLachlan and boo Dr. Michael Fishman and group of family physicians. Living in Calabogie I personally feel that house calls are an excellent way to treat patients and admire Dr. McLachlan for doing so. My general practitioner is here one day a week so if I am sick that day, OK. Otherwise it means travelling to a walkin clinic at least an hour away or to the emergency room (ER) at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. The ER should be for emergency and not for the common cold and flu symptoms. It is frustrating to sit in a germ-infested waiting room for long periods of
time. The benefit of Dr. McLachlan's valuable service is fantastic, and would keep many seniors who are unwell from having to make the trip for treatment. I feel Dr. McLachlan should have the right to continue this service. Are these 14 doctors truly aware how many people do not have their own physician? Many residents here are going to Ottawa, Kemptville or Brockville, etc. Keep up the good work Dr. McLachlan and thanks for caring.
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THANKS FOR SNOWSUIT PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE EDITOR:
The Arnprior Snowsuit Program and the board of directors wish to sincerely thank everyone in the community for their generous donations of winter clothing, cash and continued support. Thank you, also, on behalf of those we serve.
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HARE-RAISING TALES OF CANNIBALISM MICHAEL RUNTZ EXPLORES THE DARK SIDE OF SNOWSHOE HARES MICHAEL RUNTZ Column
Every now and again, one hears a story about an occurrence in nature that seems too far-fetched to be real, and often that is just the case. Take, for example, the story about hummingbirds migrating on the backs of large birds such as eagles. Of course, that was found to be nonsense. Or the oft-quoted report that individual purple martins eat 1,000 mosqui-
toes per day. That, too, has no foundation in truth; those gorgeous swallows don't even consider mosquitoes worthy of being appetizers. Incidentally, that "fact" was created by an unscrupulous advertising agency hired to sell - you guessed it - purple martin houses. Recently an acquaintance told me a story about snowshoe hares that I found hard to believe. She was following snowshoe hare tracks and noticed blood spotting the snow here and there. Now, it is not unusual to see that when females are approaching their estrus. But when the observer followed the trail around a corner what did she find but one hare eating another!
Now, I must admit that I am always skeptical when it comes to stories like that one. After all, snowshoe hares, like other members of the lagomorph group, are strictly vegetarian. At least that was my understanding. Snowshoe hares, named for their huge hind feet that keep them from sinking deep into snow when they hop, eat a variety of herbaceous plants in summer, and twigs and coniferous needles in winter. But hares eating flesh was something I was sure one could encounter only in a Stephen King novel or in a comedy such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a classic movie in which a killer rabbit attacked passersby. Still, I thought I'd better do some background re-
search before out-and-out rebuttal of this wild story, so I searched the literature for information concerning the diet of hares. To my amazement, I found not one, but a number of references to hares scavenging animal carcasses, even those of dead hares. Now, anecdotal accounts are rarely given much credence, but photographs and articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals certainly are, and so I found irrefutable evidence that snowshoe hares are at times cannibalistic. The search brought me to an article published in 1921 by J.D. Soper in the Journal of Mammalogy. In it, he told of snowshoe hares commonly being caught in traps baited with meat, and of trappers hav-
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The County of Renfrew is requesting proposals for contractors to provide Janitorial Services at the County of Renfrew Office Building located at 80 McGonigal Street, Arnprior. Request for Proposal documents and specifications are available by contacting: Evelyn VanStarkenburg Administrative Assistant evanstarkenburg@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton University. He has worked as a naturalist in provincial and national parks, hosted the television series "Wild by Nature," and has written and photographically illustrated 12 books on natural history topics.
CORRECTION The story 'One thing keeps hospital CEO up at night' on page 5 of the February 14, 2019 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide did not contain a closed quote after the sole source's final sentence. The next paragraph - about wage stagnation and other societal trends is not attributable to the source. They did not say it. Metroland Media regrets any confusion.
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ing hares eat their catches after the hides had been removed. Soper himself observed hares devouring dead hares on more than one occasion. Very recently, Michael Peers of the University of Alberta published a research paper in Northwestern Naturalist about snowshoe hare cannibalism. The study involved setting out carcasses of various animals and recording their visitors on trail cameras. He found that these furry "herbivores" frequently scavenge carcasses in winter, and not only eat other hares and dead grouse, but also devour their deadliest adversaries - Canada lynx! Our cute, cuddly snowshoe hares certainly have a dark side to them. It seems Monty Python had it right all along! The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca
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EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Winter Magic & Maple Harvest WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush, 399 Sugar Bush Road, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush, 613-256-3867, https:// www.fultons.ca/copy-of-magicalwinter COST: admission and parking free Saturday, february 16 to monday, april 22, 2019 (including all four days of easter weekend), weekdays: 9 am - 3 pmWeekends: 8 am - 3 pm Friendship Days WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Glad Tidings Pentacostal Church, 116 Baskin Dr W, Arnprior CONTACT: Margaret Bourk, 1 (613) 623 7981, margaretbourk@cssagency.ca COST: $9 turkey salad on whole wheat or egg salad on kaiser A social afternoon, welcoming to all ages over 60 and individuals with disabilities or special needs, for a full course meal, and entertainment featuring Gaston Moreau. Tickets from Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Walking in the Halls WHEN: 6:00 p.m 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior District High School, 59 Ottawa Street, Arnprior CONTACT: 613623-4231 COST: Stay active during the colder weather and come for a Walk In The Halls at Arnprior District High School every Tuesday and Thursday evening from November until mid March 2019. It's warm, safe,
Burger Friday WHEN: 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-4722 COST: $4.50/ burger Every Friday, the Arnprior Legion has Burger Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $4.50/ burger. Magical Memories on Ice WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St, Arnprior CONTACT: Tracey Pratt, 613-620-0128, traceydawnapratt@gmail.com, http://www.arnpriorskating.ca COST: Be our guests! The Arnprior Figure Skating Club presents Magical Memories on Ice. Over 100 skaters from Learn to Skate to Star-
skate will take to the ice in costume and wow you with their skills, skating to favourite Disney songs. Join the magic!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Winter Roast Pork Supper WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Christian Education Centre, 257 John Street N, Arnprior CONTACT: Donna Robillard, 6136233176, office@gsachurch.ca COST: Adults $15, children under 6 fee, 6-12 $5 Tickets at the door. Family of 4 (children under 12 years) $30. For information call 613-6235321 or613-623-5069. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend! Take out available 613-6232637. No delivery.
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Euchre Afternoon WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Villa Retirement Residence, 15 Arthur St,, Arnprior CONTACT: Brittany Harris, 613623-0414, brittany.harris@reveraliving.com COST: $4.00/player Join us for a Euchre Tournament, 50/50 draw and refreshment break on the last Monday of every month. For more information, call
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Euchre WHEN: 1:00 p.m 4:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-3635 COST: $4/person Euchre every Tuesday at the Arnprior Legion. Cost: $4/person. For more information: 613-6233635.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Breakfast N' Learn WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Riverside Grill and Bar,
Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior CONTACT: Margaret Bourk, 1 (613) 623 7981, margaretbourk@cssagency.ca COST: $6.00 A social morning, welcoming to all ages over 60, for a full breakfast, and presentation my Glenn Arthur from Seniors Active Living Centre. Tickets available from the Arnprior-BraesideMcNab Seniors at Home office. Retirement Home Information Session WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Island View Retirement Suites, 30 Jack Crescent, Arnprior CONTACT: Wendy Knechtel, 613-622-0002, wendy.knechtel@siennaliving.ca Question and answer format for anyone looking at retirement living in the next 1-5 years. Ideal for retirees and their family members. Mixed league volleyball WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Walter Zadow Public School, 79 Ottawa St., Arnprior CONTACT: Rick Gwalchmai, (613) 623-7301, rgwalchmai@arnprior.ca COST: $40 per player Men and women compete at an indoor venue this winter.
TAKE A CHILLY DIP ON FEB. 23 TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com
Adult plungers are asked to collect a minimum of $50 in pledges (at least $25 for Special Olympics athletes and volunteers). Every plunger will receive a polar plunge icy mug. Everyone raising at least $75 will get polar plunge socks, and if you collect at least $125, a polar plunge T-shirt is yours. The top fundraiser receives a Samsung Galaxy Tab A, and the most successful fundraiser in all of the 24 plunges wins box seat tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game. All money raised goes to the local Special Olympics organization of the participant's choice.
WHITE LAKE CARNIVAL A number of other winter carnival events are planned around the village for the White Lake Winter Carnival on Feb. 23. Sparky and the firefighters will host a pancake breakfast at the firehall from 8 to 11 a.m. Around the corner, at
the White Lake Women's Institute Hall, from 9 to 11 a.m., there will be a hot chocolate buffet, board games and kids bingo (10 a.m.). From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be skating, tobogganing, games, crafts, face-painting and more at White Lake Park. The park's canteen, featuring barbecue meals, will be open until 3 p.m. Tractor rides will transport carnival-goers between the Women's Institute hall and the park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The White Lake United Church will hold a pie sale at 2 p.m., a silent auction from 2 to 7 p.m., and spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m., with proceeds going to its Give Us a Lift accessibility fund.
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the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run. Kingston held its polar plunge Feb. 3, and Ottawa's is set for March 2. Conroy has personally accepted the "Be bold, get cold" challenge and will be one of the hardy souls taking the plunge after recreation director Geoff Patterson survived it last year. Registration will begin at 1 p.m., and the plunge is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. People can preregister online through the McNab/Braeside Recreation Facebook page or by contacting Conroy at the township municipal office. Conroy said organizers will cut a square out of the ice at the beach so participants can run in for a quick dunk. They will then be quickly escorted across Burnstown Road to the fire hall for a warm-up and hot chocolate. McNab/Braeside firefighters will help ensure the safety of participants and viewers.
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POLICE ARREST ARNPRIOR MAN AFTER VEHICLE TAKEN TO PETAWAWA On Feb. 5, officers from the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a stolen vehicle incident in Arnprior. A vehicle was taken from the residence and later located in the Petawawa. As a result of the investigation 20-year-old Colton Clark of Arnprior has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and fail to comply with probation order. He was held for a bail hearing. The OPP investigated 237 calls for service from Feb. 4, to Feb. 10.
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Impaired Driver On Feb. 10 officers attended Elgin Street West in Arnprior for a reported possible impaired driver. As a result of the investigation, 22-year-old Gregory Burke of Ottawa has been charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with over 80mg of alcohol. He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on March 6. Const. Dube led the investigation. Domestic Violence Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 13 domestic disputes during the past week. One female was charged with assault with a weapon. One male was charged with assault and uttering threats. One female was charged with assault with a weapon, mischief and utter threats.
Const. Andrechek is investigating a break and enter to a residence on Carss Street, in Arnprior. The residence owner arrived home on Feb. 5 to find a male in his residence. The male suspect fled the residence on foot. The investigation is continuing. Const. Cassidy is investigating a break and enter to a residence on June Street, in Renfrew. This incident was reported on Feb. 6. The suspect gained entrance by forcing open a door. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Renfrew OPP.
Mischief On Feb. 4, officers responded to a mischief occurrence at a location on Usborne Street in the Township of McNab-Breaside. A garden shed at the location had been tampered with. Const. JeanLouis is investigating the occurrence.
Traffic Enforcement
On Feb. 5, officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Stay Court Drive in Arnprior. As a result of a traffic stop 38-year-old Stuart Adrain was issued a summons for driving while under suspension and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on March 15. On February 7, 2019 officers were conducting traffic enforcement on McLean Avenue in the Town of Arnprior. As a result of a traffic stop 50-year-old Shawn Hamilton of Arnprior was issued a summons for driving while under suspension and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 15.
Fraud The Renfrew OPP Detachment received one call for possible stolen banking and credit card information. The Renfrew OPP would like to remind the public to be cautious before releasing personal information and contact your banking institution with any concerns.
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NATURALIST'S NEW BOOK TELLS THE STORIES OF ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK IN PHOTOS MICHAEL RUNTZ'S 12TH BOOK, 'ALGONQUIN WILD: A NATURALIST'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASONS,' CONTAINS 360 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PARK HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@ metroland.com Naturalist, biology professor and Metroland wildlife columnist, Michael Runtz, has been exploring Algonquin Provincial Park for close to 50 years. In the past, he worked at the park for 11 different seasons, surveying dragonflies, species at risk and more, and has explored the area extensively by canoe and foot ever since. Runtz's 12th and latest book is called Algonquin Wild: A Naturalist's Jour-
ney through the Seasons. It's a gorgeous, photographic testament to his intimate knowledge of the park, which marked its 125th anniversary in 2018. Runtz tells Algonquin's story as it shifts through the four seasons through a collection of 360 photographs. Runtz says most of the photos were taken in the last three years, however some date back as far as 30 years. Readers will see all the iconic animals associated with Canadian wilderness, like moose and bears, but also some of the rarer,
Ann Mayall photo Naturalist Michael Runtz's favourite way to explore Algonquin Park is by canoe. more subtle but equally magical aspects of the park. "Many of these things are either rarely photographed or never before seen in books," Runtz explains. For example, he was
able to capture a tiny animal called a "snow flea" mid-air. "When one is about to jump into the air, out of the back end come three balloon-like appendages that allow the animal to stick to a snow crystal when it lands after jumping 10 times its body length," he says. The photo depicts these appendages, which are rarely seen since they "appear for a millisecond when it launches, then retract." Runtz says these snow fleas (which are not technically fleas at all, but tiny animals known as springtails) appear by the billions in late winter, "but they're rarely ever looked at because they're so small." Those wishing to view snow fleas should look for
little "peppergrains" that are jumping on the snow, Runtz says "Sometimes there are so many of them the snow can look almost black. In one footprint you might see 1,000. They looks like specks of dirt until they jump, and you have to look closely to see them jump." Another highlight of Algonquin Wild is a photo of a fox digging up a turtle nest and eating the eggs. "Very few people have ever seen this let alone photographed it," says Runtz. To get the shot, he followed a fox at dawn for about 20 minutes, until the fox reached a culvert and began to sniff and dig furiously. The book contains many such stories within a story. A section called "sap sucker theatre" shows what happens after a bird called a yellow-bellied sap sucker drills holes into a tree with its beak. The sap that emerges from the tree drips into little wells in the
ground. "The bird drinks the sap, but then a lot of other animals come along and steal the sap," Runtz says, explaining that everything from hummingbirds to squirrels will enjoy the fruits of the yellow-bellied sap sucker's labour. "I spent hours sitting near a sap sucker tree recording animals that came to it" for the book. The forward for Algonquin Wild was written by famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman - the same man who wrote the forward for the book Runtz wrote on Algonquin Park for its 100th anniversary in 1993. "I thought that was very appropriate," Runtz says. Bateman, a fellow lover of Algonquin Park, approached the forward from a mindset of "each image in the book is a work of art in itself," Runtz explains, adding that "this is the highest compliment one can get from the world's foremost wildlife artist."
route. The county delegation, which also included Warden Jennifer Murphy, also pointed out the importance fourlaning Highway 17 to at least Deep River for Garrison Petawawa and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and their 10,000 employees. Both facilities are going through major expansions, making the fourlaning even more crucial,
Emon said. He said that when Ministry of Transportation Parliamentary Assistant MPP Kinga Surma makes a fact-finding visit to the area this spring, she will meet with local politicians and business leaders. The business representatives can impress on her directly how important the four lanes would be to the area's economy, he said.
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FOUR LANES NEEDED FOR CROSS-COUNTRY TRAFFIC: RENFREW COUNTY JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com A four-lane Highway 17 up the Ottawa Valley could help divert traffic away from the Greater Toronto Area bottleneck. That was one of several arguments advanced by a Ren-
frew County delegation when it met with provincial officials recently to lobby for the continuation of four-laning west of Scheel Drive. Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon, who chairs Renfrew County's Highway 17 extension advisory committee, said it makes more sense for
cross-Canada traffic, especially long-haul trucks, to be diverted at Johnstown up Highway 416 rather than go through the highly congested Toronto area. An alternate Highway 416/417 route out through North Bay would be a much easier way to link Quebec and Maritime and St.
Lawrence ports to Western Canada if the Trans-Canada Highway in this area was upgraded. Emon noted it would be considerably cheaper to acquire property to expand the highway in the Ottawa-toNorth Bay corridor than buying land along a southern
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ARNPRIOR CURLING CLUB HOSTS SUCCESSFUL VYVIENNE JOHNSTON MEMORIAL BONSPIEL SANDRA TAIT The Vyvienne Johnston Memorial Bonspiel was held on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Arnprior Curling Club, with a full draw of 32 female curlers. The women played two games of curling and enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by M3 Eatery - and served by some of the
men of the club decked out in their finest attire! This will become an annual event to honour the achievements of the late Vyvienne Johnston, who won many awards over her distinguished curling career - and who was the recipient of a Special Achievement Award by the Province of Ontario for her
contribution to the development of the sport of curling. Don Johnston and his son Doug Johnston presented the commemorative pins to the winners, and gave us a brief history of Vyvienne's outstanding commitment to the sport of curling and to the community of Arnprior. The winning teams
Sandra Tait photo Don and Doug Johnston join first place team: skip Karen Oatman, third Donna Holz, second Jen Kucharik and lead Lisa Bottreill. were as follows: In first place, the team of Karen Oatman (skip), Donna Holz (third), Jen Kucharik (second) and Lisa Bottreill
(lead); and in second place, the team of Edith Brown (skip), Christine Tammadge (third), Chris McCallum (second) and
Karla Brown (lead). Thank you to all the participants and volunteers who made this such a fun day, and to the following Arnprior businesses who graciously supported this event: Giant Tiger, Metro, Rona, Audrey's In Town Fashions, the Arnprior Book Store, The Gallery Gift Shop and the Artful Gallery. Sandra Tait is the convener of the Vyvienne Johnston Memorial Bonspiel.
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SPELLING OF FAMILY NAME A SOURCE OF FRUSTRATION FOR FATHER HANEMAN COULD HAVE MULTIPLE VARIATIONS, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column
It was a discussion between Mother and Father I heard many times. Mother trying her best to calm Father down, and Father yelling, "It's plain nonsense, I tell you ... I've never heard anything so foolish in my life." It had to do with our name. Ever since I had learned to print, I could spell Haneman without any trouble. And that's what Father was so upset about. As it happened,
there was a funeral and a wedding that week, both, as Father said were distant cousins ... so distant in fact, Father said he couldn't remember what they looked like. As usual, everyone for miles around never missed a funeral, relative or not, and almost an entire county was asked to every wedding. That's what Father was so upset about. Both families had spelled Haneman two different ways, and neither were spelled like ours. "It's like the Briscoes," he said. "Some put an 'e' on the end, and some leave it off." I knew what Father was talking about, because right in the Northcote School, one Brisco had an "e," and the other didn't. I asked Cecil why and he said the ones without an "e" were just trying to save ink,
which made perfect sense to me. Father said the Briscoes could do what they liked. It was the Hanemans he was concerned about. He got out the Renfrew Mercury and there as plain as the nose on your face was the funeral notice with Haneman spelled with an "i," and the wedding name spelled with two "n's." Father said he had no idea how the mishap occurred or when the change came about. He said he had his name passed down to him for three generations, and as far as he was concerned, the way he spelled it was the right way and that's the way it would stay. I sat at the end of the table after the kitchen had been redded up, listening to Father rant on about names. He mentioned the name Kallies and said,
"Now there's a family that knows what's right and wrong. They have been here as long as the Hanemans and they are quite happy with the way their name has been spelled. None of this high-falooting tomfoolery for them, I can tell you." Then he got talking about the Lutheran Church. Well, I knew that could be a topic that could take up the whole evening! Father and three generations before him were all Lutherans. And here were these two major events coming up ... both supposed to be relatives and one soul being buried in the Lutheran Church and the wedding for the relative taking place in the Catholic Church at Mount St. Patrick's. "I'll tell you, the whole world is going straight to
hell in a basket," he said, emptying his pipe into the Findlay Oval. He was sure riled up. As always happened when Father got onto the subject of the spelling of our name, and the Lutheran Church, Mother just sat back and let him get it over with. I knew exactly how it was going to end. As it always did. He just couldn't understand it. It was beyond him. He settled back down in the rocking chair by the stove with his feet up on the oven door, a new plug of tobacco in his pipe and with his eyes closed, repeated what he must have said a hundred times. "It's just beyond me. All those people who came out before me ... three generations ago ... all on the same boat ... all Lutherans. We all settled here, or close to here. Us here in Northcote
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... we're still Lutherans. Now, can you tell me how that same boatload of Lutherans went to Mount St. Patrick, and before you could blink an eye, they were all Catholics?" Mother poured another cup of green tea and put it on the chair beside him. He had worked himself up over the spelling of our name and the Lutheran Church to the point where he fell asleep before he could put the cup to his lips. Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https:// www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca. Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. 'Mary Cook's Memories' appears as a regular column.
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The family of the late Stella Rose Laviolette would like to thank everyone for your kindness and generosity and support. We will remember all the very special ways you reached out to our family and community, mother would be proud. We are truly blessed and will always carry our mother in our hearts. It has been said a life without is a life that has been lived. Mother loved life and we loved her, she will be missed.
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Passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2019 in his 101st year at The Almonte Country Haven. Cherished husband of the late Jean Magus, beloved father to Nicki and loving father in law to Steve Kempton. We would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers, nurses, volunteers and staff of Almonte Country Haven for over 6 years of the most compassionate and tender care that gave Dad so much joy, love and comfort. We have many shared memories of fun and laughter during that time. Nick loved Almonte and the wonderful life that he shared there with Jean. Nicki and Steve are so grateful for all the special friends who have graced Nick and Jean’s life who are very near and dear to us as well. As per Nick’s wishes, there will be no service but a celebration of life to be held in the spring. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. (613)256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Peacefully our beloved Mom passed away at Groves Park Lodge on Friday February 8th, 2019 at the age of 90, with her daughter by her side. Hedy was predeceased by her husband Raymond Kedrosky. Dear Mom of Linda (Peter Shaw), Ron (Lee), and Kevin. Proud grandma of Tammy Beaudoin, Troy Kedrosky, Jennifer Shaw, Eric Kedrosky, David Kedrosky and great-grandma of 4. Dear sister of Rose Gutoskie. Hedy was predeceased by her brothers Leonard, Maxie, Parnell and Sylvester and her sisters Agnes, Beatrice, Rita and Rose Kedrosky. Dear sister in law of Stella Shalla, Joan Barger and Gerry Kedrosky. Hedy will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Saturday February 16th at 10:00am. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers may be made to the Groves Park Resident’s Association or Friends of the Disabled (Sunshine Coach). Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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Peacefully, at Lanark Lodge on February 4, 2019, at the age of 88. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Marsh and her parents Margaret and Clinton Shoemaker. Dear aunt of Tania Marsh, Scott Marsh and Doug Marsh. A former public school teacher beginning in White, ON (Calabogie) and retiring with the Peel Region Board (Mississauga). Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
McLeod Livestock Of Cobden, passed away peacefully in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday February 11, 2019 in his 94th year. Graham McLeod beloved husband of Lois McLeod nee Gibbons. Dear father of Heather (Bill Krueger). Also survived by a brother Ted (Daphne) Barron, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter Bonnie McLeod, sister Margaret Stewart (Dave) and brother Don (Peg) McLeod. Friends may call at the Fraser-Morris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Thursday February 14, 2019 from 2 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. Service in Grace United Church Cobden Friday at 2pm. Spring interment Cobden Union Cemetery. Donations to Grace United Church Memorial Fund or Renfrew Victoria Hospital Dialysis Unit would be appreciated.
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(May 26 1953 February 7 2019) Peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Thurs Feb 7 2019, in her 65th year. Preceded by her parents Irwin and Margorie Buck, Survived by her siblings Reynold (Karen), Lawrence, Elisabeth, Lorna (David) Donnalynn (Denis) along with many nieces and nephews. She was an extraordinarily, resilient, and determined lady. Leslie never complained and she faced every adversity with a smile on her beautiful face. Leslie didn’t ask for much but gave everything to everyone. She made a tremendous impact on all those fortunate enough to be in her life. Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday February 20th, 2019 from 2 to 4 at her home at 252 Clayton Road, Almonte. Words cannot describe how thankful Leslie was to have people who have supported her throughout her life. She will be sadly missed by her friends. A special thank you to Mills Community Support Staff at Clayton Road, who have supported Leslie in having an enriching life. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, with his loving wife, Lila, by his side. Ron was in his 81st year. Much loved father of Kaia Paddock (Peter Habel) and Sasha Pole (Jon). Cherished grandfather to Brandt, Spencer, Josephine, Lila and Brennan. Dear brother of Ann Stewart of Calgary and Barry Paddock (Pat) of Shilo, Manitoba. Ron will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ron’s 37 years in the Canadian Army placed him in various postings across Canada, the Middle East and Germany. He was the first supply officer aboard the HMCS Protecteur and HMCS Saguenay. Ron was also a student and instructor at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. A Memorial Service was held at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, February 16. Donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca
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Nee Storie 1927 - 2016
Within our hearts we always keep A special place for you, and try to do our best to live As you would want us to. As we loved you, so we miss you, In our memory you are near; loved, remembered, longed for always With the passing of each year.
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Sons Lorne (Colleen), Darryl (Jean) Grandchildren, Jason (Tina), Erin (Matthew), Kristin (Andrew), James (Anna), Sarah Great Grandchildren, Kiana, Hunter, Sierra, Caleb, Kole, Valarie, Dominic, Jack, Freya and Isabella
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The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board currently has a vacancy for the following position:
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Interested applicants with professional accounting designation may refer to the Board’s website www.rccdsb.edu.on.ca under RCCDSB Careers – Management and Professionals for further details.
CNL ESTIMATOR The Estimator is responsible for all actions required to prepare estimates and tender documents for on-site construction projects. These actions include estimating the cost of labour, material and equipment, as well as the analysis of sub-trade requirements for upcoming projects.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates whose skills most closely match the position will be contacted.
Success in this position will include, but not be limited to, the use of construction estimating techniques and business acumen to ensure quality, accurate estimates of projects. This experience would normally be acquired through obtaining a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field, plus a minimum of 8 years estimating experience in a construction environment.
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The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is seeking a qualified and experienced leader to fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Mississippi Mills, located adjacent to the Nation’s Capital, offers a true gift of community that resonates throughout the scenic rural areas, the town of Almonte and the villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton and Pakenham.
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(Posting MM2019-001) Reporting to Council, the CAO will provide strategic leadership to 7 senior level staff and 125 dedicated employees. You will provide effective advice and support to Council on corporate activities and the business affairs of the Municipality, in compliance with by-laws, policies and statutory requirements. You lead others with a collaborative and open style that reflects upon your ability to both engage and work successfully with staff, council, and the community. You are a visionary and an innovator with a track record of demonstrating your commitment to people development and continuous organizational improvement. The successful candidate will have a university degree in public administration, political science, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience including 3 to 5 years in a management role, preferably in a public sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience in the related field will be considered. Designation as an AMCT or CMO professional is preferred. The Municipality offers competitive remuneration in the range of $115,110.74 to $141,500.50 and complimented by an excellent benefit package. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications in PDF format in confidence by email to Lanark County at jobs@ lanarkcounty.ca no later than Friday March 8, 2019. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills wishes to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout the hiring process.
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The Municipality of Shawville is looking for a selfmotivated person for full-time work, and must possess: • Valid Class 3 Québec Driver’s License • Must have grade 10 math
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Under the authority of the Director General of the municipality and with her close collaboration, the working foreman plans, coordinates and supervises the maintenance of roads, maintenance of the waterworks, sewage, signage and street marking, parks and green spaces, municipal buildings and the repair, replacement and purchase of municipal tools and equipment. The successful candidate will oversee a team of employees and advise the Director General and the municipal Council on matters that fall within his or her area of expertise. The complete job description is available at the Town Hall Send your resume to the Municipal office at: 350 Main Street, PO Box 339 Shawville (Quebec) J0X 2Y0 Tel: (819) 647-2979 • Fax: (819) 647-6895
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things will seem like a piece of cake this week, so much so that you may wonder if there’s a catch. There is no catch. Enjoy your good fortune and lightened workload.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, be there for someone who comes up to you and asks for help this week. Every little bit helps, and your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, once someone earns your love, that bond is not easily broken. You will find new ways to show your affection this week for a person close to you.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may enjoy an unexpected respite in the next few days. Initially you may not know what to do with your time off. But soon enough you will figure it out.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Think about what you have to offer this week, Capricorn. Run your plan by someone you trust. You may not be ready for the spotlight.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes your mind is too quick to speak before you fully think through your thoughts. This can get you into trouble in some instances. Find ways to address any faux pas.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, even if you might be afraid of confrontation, you should not use that as an excuse that prevents you from righting wrongs. You will find your voice.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a string of misunderstandings will soon get worked out. All will be right in the universe once more, and you can get on with all of the plans you have in mind.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Past relationships do not have to get in the way of current ones, Cancer. Things aren’t always as complicated as you make them seem. Just go through with your daily business.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your focus and commitment to the task at hand are unrivaled. Others may not understand your passion, but all will be happy with the results.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a few extra moments each morning or evening to slow down and think about all the good luck that has recently come your way.
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